I do love a good beauty box. Not only for the element of discovery, the cute little minis that it often contains and the sense of excitement when it lands on your doorstep - but also because you know somebody has handpicked a selection of beauty treats that they believe are worth you trying. Beauty boxes have evolved beyond the standard five items in a pink box every month, into something altogether more interesting. Collaborations, added value and more recently partnerships with bloggers, have together invigorated the concept and generated demand that a singular box alone can't compete with. So it got me thinking, if I was to launch my own beauty box then what products would I put inside" What selection of goodies would I want readers to really test for themselves" So here are my top picks and what I'd shove inside a (rather giant) box for you to enjoy... (Although initially I tried to narrow down my top picks into a realistic beauty box number, in the end I settled on enough to fill three different ones. Hey, it's not real so I can do whatever I want!)
1. Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Intensive Lip Repair Balm (£20.00)
An all time classic, but still a product many beauty enthusiasts have yet to discover, Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream is a jack of all trades. This intensive lip balm treatment is a fab handbag saviour for when lips are feeling a little sore and dry, whilst also offering a delicate sheen over lipstick or stains. I adore the scent too; it's ut...